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Thread: Crossword time?
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pimple
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I've been away from the Circus for a while. Would a simple 13 by 13 grid and no cryptic clues be acceptable? We could make the non-cryptic clues vicious, if you like. Eg clue: Love. Answer:Nil. It's a straight definition - but still devious. I can't not do devious.
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Chorister
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I'd play. (Or at least attempt to....)
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I'd play too. Do you have a grid, or would you like me to try and find that website I've used in the past?
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St. Gwladys
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I'd like to play
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Anyone else? ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Piglet
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I've never done a Ship crossword before - how does one join?
Pity it can't be cryptic though - I'm really hooked on them ... ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Jonah the Whale
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I'd probably be up for this, though I'd miss the cryptic clues.
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Imaginary Friend
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piglet, at some point someone will make a grid. You can then download it, print it off, copy it out or whatever.
The game then progresses by someone setting a clue* which will fit somewhere in the grid. The other players then try to solve it. The first person to post the correct answer gets to post the next clue.
There are only two tricky parts. The first is to make sure that all the players keep their personal version of grid up to date**. The second is that towards the end of the game it can sometimes get awkward to find words that fit into the remaining spaces. Therefore it is helpful if the posters setting the clues can bear the consequences of their actions in mind. Leaving something like X _ Z _ Q isn't helpful! However, mildly challenging spaces to fill can be part of the fun.
* We'll probably defer to pimple to start us off, as it was his idea.
** Perhaps I'll try to find a way to keep an online version somewhere. No promises though.
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pererin
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quote:
Originally posted by Jonah the Whale:
I'd probably be up for this, though I'd miss the cryptic clues.
Yeah, cryptic's what makes it fun.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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quote:
Originally posted by Imaginary Friend:
I'd play too. Do you have a grid, or would you like me to try and find that website I've used in the past?
Oh, could you, please. I'd be verychuffed.
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pimple
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PS to keep the cryptophiles happy, let's find some way-out words to clue (simply)!
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Imaginary Friend
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quote:
Originally posted by pimple:
quote:
Originally posted by Imaginary Friend:
I'd play too. Do you have a grid, or would you like me to try and find that website I've used in the past?
Oh, could you, please. I'd be verychuffed.
Okay, I'll try to do something over the weekend.
(And, FTR, I'd prefer cryptic or at least cryptic-ish as well.)
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pimple
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If the majority prefer cryptic let's be democratic!
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Imaginary Friend
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Agreed. Now all we need is a grid! Bad Imaginary Friend. ![[Hot and Hormonal]](icon_redface.gif)
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Imaginary Friend
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Hmm....
Does this link work to get a download of the grid? I made it in pdf format (apologies) but I can probably convert it to something else if anyone needs it. Just let me know if it's not working.
iF
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Chorister
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Works fine for me. I also prefer cryptic, but enjoy all crosswords.
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Piglet
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That link looks fine: is the idea that we print it out, keep it beside the computer and add in the answers as they come?
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Imaginary Friend
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Yep.
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pimple
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1 Across then: Began being spooked (7)
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Jonah the Whale
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Started
1D Bad-tempered woman with a pointy nose. (5)
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St. Gwladys
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{grid wouldn't print]
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Pigwidgeon
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Originally posted by Jonah the Whale:
Started
1D Bad-tempered woman with a pointy nose. (5)
Shrew
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Imaginary Friend
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[tangent]
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Originally posted by St. Gwladys:
{grid wouldn't print]
Did it download? If it did, what program are you trying to open the pdf file with?
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Jonah the Whale
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Originally posted by Pigwidgeon:
quote:
Originally posted by Jonah the Whale:
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1D Bad-tempered woman with a pointy nose. (5)
Shrew
That's right. I think it is up to you to supply a new clue. Preferably one which won't clog up the grid with Zs and Qs so that other words will fit.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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Oh, and if we're working to the old rules, your next clue must be for a word which connects with one of those already on the grid - you cannot zoom over to the other side. Pity, that...
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Imaginary Friend
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I think Pigwidgeon has had ample opportunity to set a clue. Would someone else care to start the game back up again?
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Piglet
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I'll have a go:
11ac: Land of my Fathers (5)
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Honest Ron Bacardi
Shipmate
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Wales.
Is pimple's 1a/c still in play or did that jump the gun?
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Imaginary Friend
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According to my grid, the clues that are currently filled are
1A - STARTED
11A - WALES
1D - SHREW
So if we stick to the old rules (not saying we should, necessarily) you can choose from 9A, 2D, 3D, 4D, and 12D.
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Honest Ron Bacardi
Shipmate
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Oops!
OK then -
9A - Cooked? This hopkiln is dressed for the heat.
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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ROASTED
2d: Useless clue: all to no - (5)
[ 29. November 2013, 15:29: Message edited by: pimple ]
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Honest Ron Bacardi
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Avail.
3D. Action of any competent chef, not just Psalm 34*. (2,5,3,3)
(* ps33 in Vulgate/Septuagint)
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Chorister
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To Taste And See
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Chorister
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If so, then 12D Clever Blood Type (French)
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Honest Ron Bacardi
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(yes - you got it Chorister!)
[ 01. December 2013, 19:25: Message edited by: Honest Ron Bacardi ]
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pimple
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Beats me. APOS is a rude acronym for an annoying person and ANEG is a French association of war children. Give up!
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Jonah the Whale
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Is it able ? Able can mean clever, and AB is a blood type. Le is French for something.
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Chorister
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Jonah has it
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Imaginary Friend
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Nicely done!
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Imaginary Friend
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I think that's DODGER.
13A Conservative woman is from my land. (9)
T _ R _ _ _ _ _ _
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Jonah the Whale
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TerriTory
15A: Write label on male sheep - it's a star! (9)
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Chorister
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pentagram?
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Chorister
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if so, then:
Dare to play strategy game? for 14D
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pimple
Ship's Irruption
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RISK
5d These measuring devices may seem fit for use (13)
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Jonah the Whale
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Effusiometers
That was a tough one. I could tell it was going to be ---meters, then finally realised it could be an anagram. That was then the only letter combination that fitted, but I still had to check it was a real word.
Anyway, 5A: Crime of one who receives stolen goods. (6)
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Jonah the Whale
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Sorry, can't count. It's seven letters.
O _ F _ _ _ _
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Honest Ron Bacardi
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Make that can't count twice - it's 8A!
offence
18A I'm after an immortal for some mushrooms (5)
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pimple
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I could spit. I cheated. How could I not have guessed it? Never new he was immortal, though.
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Honest Ron Bacardi
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Well, he didn't die - isn't that the definition of immortal? (I think you forgot to tell us what it is).
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